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Southwest coast of Penang Island

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Pasir Panjang is a stretch of sandy beach on the southwestern tip of Penang Island, facing the Straits of Malacca. Once Pasir Panjang was just a quiet fishing hamlet, with a handful of fisherman's huts. Today, the huts were gone, taken over by Kem Bina Negara, an outward bound camp.



The sandy stretch of beach at Pasir Panjang, Penang.


A winding hill road leads towards the beach of Pasir Panjang. The place is mostly frequented by picnickers and anglers during the weekend. The beach suffered some damage during the December 2004 tsunami, but has since been cleared of any tsunami debris. It is a good place for locals to relax and enjoy the beach away from the crowds on the north coast.

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    • The sea crashing to the shore at Pasir Panjang.



    The watchtower at Kem Bina Negara, Pasir Panjang.



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